Intracoronary Thrombus Detection by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Angina Pectoris, Angina, Stable, Angina, Unstable
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Angina Pectoris
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged over 18 years
- Previously diagnosed coronary artery disease undergoing elective invasive angiography (Cohort 1) OR
Admitted with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) diagnosed by two of the following criteria;
- Elevation of cardiac biomarkers (high sensitivity troponin I greater than 34ng/l in men and 16ng/l in women).
- Symptoms of myocardial ischaemia
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes indicative of acute ischaemia (Cohort 2)
- Planned invasive coronary angiography
Exclusion Criteria:
- Contraindication or inability to undergo MRI scanning
- Renal failure (estimated glomerular filtration rate less than 30millilitres/minute)
- Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Ongoing myocardial ischaemia or dynamic ECG changes
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Known allergy to gadolinium based contrast
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or of child-bearing potential
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Cohort 1 (Stable Angina)
Cohort 2 (Acute Coronary Syndrome)
20 patients with stable angina planned to undergo elective coronary angiography will be recruited and each participant will undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) prior to invasive coronary angiography. During the angiogram, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) may be used to identify thrombus within the coronary arteries.
20 patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome will be recruited and each participant will undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) prior to invasive coronary angiography. During the angiogram, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) may be used to identify thrombus within the coronary arteries. If thrombus is identified, participants will be asked to undergo a repeat MRI scan at one and three months.